This document discusses factors that influence the strand preference of grade 10 students at Liloy National High School. It presents a literature review on interest in strand, peer influence, and parental support as key factors. Regarding interest in strand, personal interest is found to be the most influential factor in choosing a strand according to previous studies. Peer influence is also identified as a strong predictor that can affect students' decisions. Stable family support and socioeconomic status are shown to provide benefits that lead to higher academic achievement and influence the strand chosen. The study aims to investigate strand preferences and factors affecting preferences among grade 10 students at the school.